Nicotine in floral nectar pharmacologically influences bumblebee learning of floral features

Abstract Many plants defend themselves against herbivores by chemical deterrents in their tissues and the presence of such substances in floral nectar means that pollinators often encounter them when foraging. The effect of such substances on the foraging behaviour of pollinators is poorly understoo...

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Main Authors: D. Baracchi, A. Marples, A. J. Jenkins, A. R. Leitch, L. Chittka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-01980-1